basin

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The basin gathers into shallow wetlands where movement returns to the landscape.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"This mission marks the first time the entire basin has been seen with human eyes," the US space agency said.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

It shows the Orientale basin, a huge crater on the far side of the Moon, which has a thicker crust and many more impact craters.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Nasa said its image marked "the first time the entire basin has been seen with human eyes".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

We find ourselves in a sprawling flood basin, which means we’ve crossed from Orange into Riverside County.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman